Find Traffic Court Records in Daviess County
Daviess County traffic court records are filed and maintained by the County Clerk's Office in Washington, Indiana, and cover all traffic citations, infractions, and moving violations processed by the local courts. This page explains how to search records through the state portal, how to pay a ticket, and how to reach Clerk Sherry Dillingham's office for help with your specific case.
Daviess County Traffic Court Quick Facts
Daviess County Traffic Court Records - Online Search
The Indiana MyCase portal is where you go to look up Daviess County traffic court records at no cost. The portal is free and open to the public without any registration. Search by the name of the person charged, the case number, or the UTT (Uniform Traffic Ticket) number on the citation. Results show the charge, hearing dates, case status, and final disposition after the case is resolved.
Most tickets issued in Daviess County show up in MyCase within a few days of being filed by the clerk. If you just got your ticket, give it time to appear. The UTT number is printed on the paper citation and is the most direct way to pull up your specific case. Name searches work too, but common names may return multiple results. Check the date and charge to confirm you have the right record.
The Indiana Courts Daviess County page has official contact information for the Circuit Court and Clerk's Office. Daviess County is part of Judicial District 21, which includes Knox, Martin, Sullivan, and Vigo counties alongside Daviess. That detail is mainly relevant if you need to contact the district administrative office, but most day-to-day questions are handled at the county level.
Pay a Traffic Ticket in Daviess County
You have three ways to pay a traffic ticket in Daviess County. Online, in person, and by mail are all options, each with different accepted payment types. The Clerk's Office does not accept personal checks under any method.
Online payments go through the Indiana Courts ePay portal. The portal is available 24 hours a day. You need your cause number or UTT number to find your case and complete payment. A convenience fee applies for credit card transactions. Before paying online, verify that you do not want to pursue a deferral program, since paying closes the ticket.
In-person payments are accepted at the Daviess County Courthouse in Washington during standard Monday through Friday business hours. The Clerk's Office takes cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards at the counter. Paying in person lets you get a receipt and ask staff questions about your case at the same time.
Mail payments must be sent as a money order or cashier's check. Write your cause number clearly on the payment so it gets applied to the right case. Send it to the Daviess County Clerk, Daviess County Courthouse, Washington, IN. Give plenty of lead time before any court date. Cash sent through the mail is not accepted and could be lost with no recourse.
Note: Call the Clerk's Office at (812) 254-8690 before paying if you have any questions about your balance or whether a deferral option might be available for your type of violation.
Daviess County Clerk's Office Contact Information
Clerk Sherry Dillingham oversees the Daviess County Clerk's Office, which is located at the Daviess County Courthouse in Washington, Indiana. The office is open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. The main phone number is (812) 254-8690. Staff can help with payment questions, case status checks, upcoming court dates, and requests for copies of court documents.
The Clerk's Office is the official keeper of all court records in Daviess County, including traffic case files. If you need a certified copy of a record for insurance, legal proceedings, or another purpose, you must request it through the Clerk's Office. A per-page fee applies to certified copies. Call ahead to find out the current fee schedule and what identification or documentation you need to bring.
For questions the county clerk cannot answer, the Indiana Courts local directory lists contact information for every court in the state. The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center offers plain-language guides for people handling traffic cases without a lawyer.
How Traffic Cases Work in Daviess County
Traffic citations issued in Daviess County become official court records once the officer files the citation with the Clerk's Office. Minor infractions go to the violations bureau. You can often pay those without ever setting foot in a courtroom. If you want to fight the ticket or if the charge is serious, you have to appear before a judge.
Under Indiana Code Title 34, traffic infractions are civil proceedings, not criminal charges. There is no risk of jail time for a standard traffic infraction. The practical consequences are fines, court costs, and BMV points that can raise your insurance rates or lead to a license suspension if they pile up. Indiana Code Title 9 sets out the classification of violations, the fine structure, and how the BMV processes convictions statewide.
Once a case is resolved, the court record is public and searchable through MyCase. Dismissed cases are also in the system, showing the dismissal as the final outcome. The BMV record is maintained separately. To check your official driving record, go to the Indiana BMV website.
Note: The Clerk's Office cannot give legal advice. Contact the Daviess County Prosecutor's Office directly with questions about deferral eligibility or contesting a citation.
Daviess County Traffic Records - Contents and Access
A typical traffic court record in Daviess County includes the citation, the charge, any court dates, the plea entered, the case outcome, and the fines and costs applied. For contested cases, the file may also include hearing notes and the judge's written decision. All of this is available through MyCase at no charge.
Certified copies require a request through the Clerk's Office. They are not available through the online portal. Call (812) 254-8690 to ask about the process and any fees involved. The Indiana Courts public records page explains what the court system makes available statewide and how to access records that aren't online.
For free legal information about traffic infractions, Indiana Legal Help has articles on how the process works, what your options are, and when it might make sense to seek legal advice. The self-service center on the Indiana Courts website is another free option for people who want to handle their case without hiring a lawyer.
Daviess County Courts - State Resource Page
The screenshot below shows the Indiana Courts listing for Daviess County, which is the state's official contact page for the local Circuit Court and Clerk's Office.
The Indiana Courts Daviess County page is the most reliable source for current court contact information and links to statewide case lookup and payment tools.
The state listing for Daviess County includes links to MyCase, the ePay portal, and direct contact details for the county clerk and Circuit Court judge.
Nearby Indiana Counties
If your citation was issued in a county near Daviess, that county's clerk handles the record. Use the links below to find traffic court record pages for neighboring counties.